The System of Mushawarat in Jama'at-e-Ahmadiyya — Page 87
T he S ystem of M ushawarat in J ama ^ at - e -A hmadiyya other Shura. He said: “Our Majlis-e-Shura (which has been held regularly for the last 60 years), in its deliberations keeps in mind the problems faced by Ahmadis all over the world. Now, however, another Majlis-e-Shura has been initiated to specifically consider the issues o f Jama'ats outside Paki stan. . . This new Majlis-e-Shura has not taken away the International status o f the Central Majlis-e-Mushawarat. ” [Report Majlis-e-Shura 1983, p. 122] E stablishment of M ajlis - e -S hura in E very C ountry In 1983, Hadrat Khallfatul Masih IVrh undertook a tour o f some countries o f the Far East. Towards the end of this tour, before inaugurating Majlis-e-Mushawarat in Sri Lanka, Hudur* observed: “The third programme which is being implemented in all the countries, and shall, Inshaallah, be implemented here also, is the holding o f Majlis-e-Shura. The Holy Quran has instructed the H oly Prophet 53 to consult the Muslims in matters o f importance, he therefore always consulted them upon such matters. The Holy Quran also said that after the consultation, the final decision would lie with the Holy Prophetsa, i. e. , it was not obligatory upon him to abide by the opinion o f the people. The consultation was only meant to acquire useful suggestions. He him self would make the decision, and once he had done so, he was told that Allah would bless his decision; he need not fear anyone and should place his trust in Allah. After the H oly Prophet53, his Khulafa followed the same proce dure; they would consult the Companions, but would themselves take the final decision after praying and seek ing guidance from Allah. Although people’s suggestions 87